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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – On this day eighty-five years ago, lawmakers ratified the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, repealing the 18th Amendment, ending the 13-year ban on alcohol in the United States known as Prohibition and empowering states to regulate alcohol. In celebration of this historic milestone, National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) President and CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement: “Today, we raise a toast in celebration of the 21st Amendment, which repealed Prohibition and gave rise to the modern alcohol distribution system. “With its passage, the 21st Amendment...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Tuesday, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case, Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers Association v. Byrd. With the brief, NBWA joined a diverse group of stakeholders in support of the 21st Amendment which empowers states to establish a regulatory framework for alcohol. NBWA President and CEO Craig Purser released the following statement: “This week, a cross-section of America took action to support the 21st Amendment and the important role it plays in protecting public safety, advancing consumer choice and...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – As the fall beer season continues, America’s more than 3,000 independent beer distributors are busy delivering a wide variety of exciting beer choices to store shelves and local restaurants, bars and taverns across the country in preparation for Halloween weekend. The offerings this time of year showcase hundreds of beer varieties from long-time favorites and new craft brewers, including pumpkin spice ales, harvest beers and robust ciders. While All Hallows’ Eve is often associated with ghosts, goblins and witches, it is also time of festivities and celebration for legal...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today, National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) President & CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement on the passing of Bill Coors: “Bill Coors was a great American who revolutionized the beer industry and recognized the importance of collaboration. He was an innovator and visionary whose support of America’s beer distributors and the system of alcohol regulation earned him generations of fans, including his competitors. On behalf of the beer distribution industry, we offer our prayers to the Coors family. Bill’s many contributions to the beer industry will...
Independent beer distributor fund donates $50,000 to help communities in need On Sunday, Oct. 7, the North Carolina Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association presented a $50,000 donation from the Independent Beer Distributors Relief Fund (IBDRF) to the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund to assist with recovery efforts in the Carolinas following the devastation of Hurricane Florence. The check was presented at "Come Together for the Coast,” a fundraiser to support businesses, families and communities affected by the recent storm. “America’s 3,000 independent distributors...
Alabama Beer Distributor Michael Schilleci to Lead Association’s Efforts on Behalf of America’s Licensed, Independent Beer Distributors Alexandria, Va. – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is pleased to announce its officers for the 2018-2019 term. Michael Schilleci, president of Supreme Beverage Company, Inc. in Birmingham, Ala., has been appointed Chairman of the Board. He assumed the position and its responsibilities during NBWA’s 81 st Annual Convention and Product Showcase held Sept. 23-26 in San Diego, Calif. Other officers of NBWA’s Board of Directors include: Vice...
Newburyport Brewing, Summit Brewing Company and Mother Earth Brewing recognized as outstanding brewer partners for distributors ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), which represents America’s 3,000 independent beer distributors across the country, proudly presented three brewers with 2018 Brewer Partner of the Year Awards. Newburyport Brewing of Newburyport, Massachusetts won NBWA’s top prize, the 2018 Brewer Partner of the Year Gold Award. Summit Brewing Company and Mother Earth Brewing were awarded the Silver and Bronze Awards, respectively. For the fourth...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today, National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) President & CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to hear Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers Association v. Byrd: “As the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the length of Tennessee’s residency requirement for licensed retailers and wholesalers, NBWA will continue to support and defend the independent beer distribution system which works so well for so many. Central to this efficient and effective system is the proven state regulatory framework under which everyone benefits. As the...
Incoming Chairman Michael Schilleci announces priorities, highlights distributor and brewer award winners San Diego, Calif. – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) celebrated the final day of its 81 st Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif. Tuesday with the passing of the Chairman’s gavel to Michael Schilleci, president of Supreme Beverage Company. NBWA also honored several leading distributors and industry leaders with the group’s most prestigious awards. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael Schilleci as the new Chairman of the NBWA Board,” said NBWA CEO and President Craig Purser...
First day focuses on future of the beer industry, highlights successes over the last year San Diego, Calif. – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) kicked off its 81st Convention in San Diego, Calif., Monday at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, welcoming beer wholesalers from across the country. NBWA President and CEO Craig Purser and outgoing Chairman Jim Matesich of Matesich Distributing welcomed the crowd of over 1,600 people and highlighted the many accomplishments of the industry over the last year. The two also unveiled the Beer Growth Initiative (BGI), an industry-wide...